Script Frenzy - slow progress, interrupted

We are only at 1400 words or so. We had an idea so the beginning and ending scenes are written in draft form. House got in the way.

Then tonight, my brother, a songwriter/musician, emails with a brilliant idea for a one man stage play for Leon. . . Just the premise, mind you, and the major set piece (not that I have a clue how we would pull that part off). He ends the email with these parting words, "Let the words start flowing, I want to see the play!!!!!" I wanted to say, then write it, but that would take the fun away from us doing it.

So, Leon got so excited by the premise, that I said we could put the other play on hold and write the new one instead. His mind is just churning. . . We have the basic characters thought out, my brother's idea solved scene changes right up front. I solved one little problem already, but I know Leon will end up writing this one mostly himself. . . this is all playing right into my wifely hands. . . I know he is a writer. . . I LOVE BEING RIGHT!

Now the chances of getting either of them to 20,000 words by June 30th is becoming slimmer each day - and I hate to not get that little badge for my blogs -- so, you know what will happen don't you? If it looks like his one man play is not getting enough of his time, I am just going to write most of the first one myself. . . Then we can edit it together.

Someone, please remind me to, as Leon puts it, "back away from the computer". I get so involved I don't look up for hours and my eyes despise me for it. . . I even bought another alarm just to remind me. . . but I forget to set it. . .

Ah, writing, what a way to live. . .

Script Frenzy started at midnight! Anniversary can wait

YES! Leon stopped at our favorite Chinese restaurant on his way home last night just so we would have leftovers for tonight, our anniversary night. No fancy restaurants or walks on the beach tonight to celebrate. Nope! Tonight is our first Script Frenzy session! We are writing a comedy stage play about writing a play. But I think a screen play is next, he is fascinated with time travel.

Look out neighbors, we have conflicting writing styles. . . heehee, but:

Look out world! We are going to pull this off. And it won't be a one hit wonder. . . I know he has it in him and I am going to drag, push, pull, bribe, sweet talk, and contrive to get those well organized words out of him to mix with my tumbled words. . . and make them into plays actors will want to do and audiences will want to see. And as a by product, he won't be breaking his back every day, or using his mind to solve everyone else's problems. I know his dream, he lived part of it (one of the lucky ones) -- and -- I've dared to dream it for him while he concentrated on everyday living. Now, it is his turn to take his dream back, but I am not above shoving it back in his brain if he waivers. That's what I do.

So, if I am quiet and ignoring people for a month, it just might be I am working on the script or attempting to help Leon work on the house. . . but then, we know I can't stay off the blogs entirely!

Script Frenzy

Their website is functional. The Cowardly Lion (also known as Chameleon, but the name was taken) and I are signed up to write our first stage play, we have picked a location for our scenes and the first character or two we borrowed from my first NaNoWriMo novel I am in the process of finishing.

Should be interesting, we both are stubborn when we think we are right, we both love detail but he likes structure and my novel was written on the fly, in random order. This time we have to do some pre-planning though -- otherwise he would never agree to go along with my scheme. So, there, you have it. Oh yeah, and we both love to direct, but he has actualy directing experience as well as acting - I only have pouting.

Why not try it, too. What do you have to lose, it is only 20,000 words. How many did you write for NaPoWriMo -- or in emails?